My daughter wanted to make her dad something for his birthday that he would enjoy. She wanted to keep it simple because she said he's not worried about how it looks, he just wants the snacks...lol
I thought it was a good idea and I guess men don't care, like my daughter said, but I tried to think of ways to pretty it up but not too much.
I would cover the cardboard circles with scrap paper with tool designs since he is a carpenter. Then circle with pieces of burlap ribbon on the top and bottom. Then I would tuck small tools in the burlap. Do you have ideas for this craft? Let me know how you would change this gift or would you change it at all? We would love to hear your ideas.

Thisfunny 30th birthday decorationpretty much wraps it up for most 30 year old men and women. Birthdays never bother me, I'm just glad to have another one. It's still a lot of fun to poke fun at the birthday girl or boy with this funny gift.

My daughter made a giving plate for our friend who lost her husband. I can't do freehand printing (I can't even write in a straight line), but a hand painted ceramic plate makes a great gift if you print well. The good thing about this dish is you don't have to worry about getting it back. It will be fun to see the journey it takes. Add brownies or cookies to take to a family...the surprise is when the treats are gone, they will see the poem. Not only is it good for bereavement, it can also be used for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and more. Here are the words for the plate:

This plate shall have no owner for its journey never ends, It travels in a circle of our family and friends. It carries love from home to home for everyone to share, The food that’s placed upon it was made with love and care. So please enjoy what’s on the plate, Then fill it up again, Then pass along the love it holds to your family and friends.

Painting on Ceramics is easy using a sharpie pen. The fine tip sharpie works best. Bake the plate in a 350 oven for 30 minutes.